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FLAVIO Age, 86, born November 7, 1924, was called home to our heavenly father, on Sunday, May 29, 2011. Born in San Acacia , NM and a longtime resident of Albuquerque, NM. He is preceded in death by his son Ramon Chavez. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Priscilla Chavez, grandsons, Salomon Chavez and wife Tana of Moriarty and Ramon Chavez Jr. and wife Kristy of Carnuel and great grand-children Ciliana, Salomon Jr. ,Zoey, Andres and Ramon III, as well as many family members and friends that loved him dearly. Flavio was a proud World War II combat wounded veteran. He was decorated with the American Theater Medal, Asiatic Pacific Theater Medal, with two Bronze Service Stars, Philippine Liberation Ribbon with one Bronze Service Star, Good Conduct Medal and Two Purple Hearts with 1 Oak Leaf Cluster. He played semi-pro baseball with the Pioneers and the Cubs as well as Senior softball for many years. He was inducted into the Albuquerque Baseball Hall of Fame in 1988. A rosary will be recited at Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Coors SW at 7:00 PM. Funeral Mass will be at 9:00 AM on Friday, June 3 at Holy Family Church in Albuquerque. Burial will follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetery.
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